A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Abalone
Games
Abalone is a thinking board game, sold up to 4 millions pieces in 30 countries.
It was granted the rank of the "Game of decade" at the "festival international
des jeux" in 1998. Easy to understand, Abalone is universal with a simple goal:
push 6 from 14 balls of the opponent from board according to numeric superiority
principle.
Acronym Finder
Every wonder what SNAFU means? Acronym Finder is a searchable database of over
100,000 acronyms, abbreviations and their meanings.
Africa
- The Living Africa
People, the land, wildlife, and national parks -- an awesome site!
African-American Web Collection
The African American Web Connection's history site has extensive links for
research from the Negro Baseball Leagues Online Archives to the Britannica
Guide to Black History. You can even take a virtual tour of the National
Civil Rights Museum or trace Harriet Tubman's Underground Railroad.
Alaska Climate Research Center
Alaska
Geographic Alliance
Publishes texts on Alaskan geography.
Alaska
in Panorama
360 Alaska employs state-of-the-art technology to display stunning panoramas
of Alaskan wilderness.
Alaska - Wild-Eyed
The Pratt Museum in Homer, Alaska, placed several video cameras on nearby Gull
Island in Kachemak Bay. You can enjoy the view from the cliff tops.
Alphabet
- Listen to the Hebrew Alphabet
Vav, Hey, Daled, Gimmel. So begins the Hebrew alphabet, a close cousin of the
ancient languages of Phoenician (a form of Greek) and Moabite. It's based on
the written Hebrew from old Hebrew texts, and as such is the only speech in
the world based on a written language. Sound interesting? Click each letter
of the Hebrew alphabet at this site to learn its pronunciation.
Alphabet
- The Alphabet of Art
The Alphabet of Art was developed by the late Robert J. McKnight, a sculptor,
designer, and theoretician of art. McKnight believed that the historical development
of communication systems paralleled the development of the senses in the individual.
Just as a newborn child orients itself to the world first by touch, then hearing,
and only later by eyesight, so objective systems of communication developed
in that order. First came the numerical system, based on our fingers and the
sense of touch. Next came the alphabet, based on our sense of hearing. McKnight
saw the evolution of a visual notation system as the next logical step—hence
the Alphabet of Art.
Alphabet
- The American Sign Language Guide
In the sixteenth century, an Italian physician named Geronimo Cardano first
announced that deaf people could be taught to understand written symbols by
linking them to the things they represented. In 1620, his theories about teaching
sign language to deaf people using a manual alphabet were first published.
Today, American Sign Language is the fourth most used language in the United
States. Learn it online!
Alphabet
- The Greek Alphabet
Did you know that the Greek alphabet may be the ancient ancestor of all major
European alphabets today? Recent archaeological discoveries show that this
alphabet was in use beginning around 6,000 B.C., and rapidly spread around
the countries that made up the area we call Europe today. Learn the Greek alphabet
and how to pronounce each letter online.
Alphabet
- The Hawaiian Alphabet
The Hawaiian language originated in central and eastern Polynesia. In 1820,
Western missionaries helped the islanders turn their verbal language into a
written one. In less than a decade, they became one of the most literate people
on earth. But the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 by a white provisional
government meant that their language could no longer be taught in schools.
Learn more about this fascinating tongue.
Alphabet
- The Russian Rules of Pronunciation
The Cyrillic alphabet is used in several eastern European languages, including
Russian, Serbian, Bulgarian and Ukrainian. The unique characters that make
up this alphabet are attributed to St. Cyril, who was sent from Greece by Emperor
Michael III to Christianize the Khazars. View these characters and learn how
to pronounce them at this detailed page.
Alphabet
- The Letters of the Alphabet
Perfect for young students, this multimedia-rich site presents the letters
of the English alphabet along with a brief paragraph and animation. For example: "C.
This is a cat. Cat starts with the letter C."
Alphabet
- Sing the Alphabet Song (for very young children)
A great site for youngsters, here you'll find a Flash animation paired with
a soundtrack supplied by a preschooler. As kids press the letters of the alphabet
on a keyboard, the site displays the letter and the child sings it out loud
using the familiar Alphabet Song. "Now I know my ABCs, next time won't
you sing with me?"
America
Reads for Kids
The America Reads Challenge calls on all Americans to help ensure that every
American child can read well and independently by the end of 3rd grade. You
can play an important role in the America Reads Challenge. The America Reads
Challenge stresses the importance of communities coming together to ensure
all children read well.
America's
Story
From the Library of Congress meet amazing Americans, jump back in time, explore
the states, join America at play, and see, hear, and sing! Meet amazing Americans,
jump back in time, explore the states, and join America at play. An incredible
site.
American
Cowgirl
Turn up the volume on your computer, dim the lights, and prepare to experience
a truly unique online documentary. Cowgirls have been riding bulls in rodeos
since the late 1800s, and the sport is gaining new popularity today. Experience
the thrill of bull riding by watching the video clips, trace the history of
the sport, then get some photography tips for capturing the action at a live
event.
American
Memory
American Memory is a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the
history and culture of the United States. The site offers more than 7 million
digital items from more than 100 historical collections.
American Museum of Natural
History
This museum has turned cyberspace into an interactive showcase for paleontology.
For the past two years, the museum has used the Internet to link the world
to scientists on the Gobi fossil hunt. A great site to visit.
American Museum of Photography
American
Revolution - Biographies
This site contains biographies of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence
and the Constitution.
Animal
Cams from the Discovery Channel
Live and featured cams from the Discovery Channel!
Animals
- the Little Animals Activity Centre
The Little Animals Activity Centre is a fun way to learn and play at home,
with games to play and lots of things to do for 4 to 8 year olds. You will
need Macromedia's Flash and Shockwave plugins -- downloads are available on
the site.
Animal Information
Database
Do you need quick information or fun facts about a terrestrial or aquatic animal?
This is the site for you! This online site is a reservoir of facts, figures,
and fascinating tidbits all about animals. Fun games, animal research, educational
materials, and lots of other goodies await you.
Animals
of the Rainforest
This Jason X inspired website provides pictures of hundreds of insects and
animals. Pictures of the animals are easily accessed through the following
six categories: amphibian, bird, fish, insect, mammal, and reptile. A world
biome map helps to illustrate how the world is made up of different characteristics,
such as tundras, grasslands, and deserts. An abundance of information on the
rainforest is well conveyed, and easy to navigate. Wonderful links are also
provided for further information and resources.
The
Animal Page
Here are lists of animals with pictures and sounds of how people describe the
sounds animals make in 13 languages!
Animation
Watch as Pixar, creators of "Toy Story" and "A Bug's Life," take you step-by-step
through the creation of an animated movie. Pixar's magic brand of animation
is the hottest thing in cartoon films right now, and this site lets you see
exactly how it's done. Watch the characters you know so well come alive!
Animation
Trailblazers of Animation In every art there are men and women who took the
first steps necessary to bring it to life. Animation is no different. Take
a look at the birth of this popular format and see how it evolved. From a
Frenchman drawing film frames one-by-one to the artist behind "Who Framed
Roger Rabbit?," this site shows animation's growth from an oddity into a
mainstay of popular culture. SHOWCASE SECTION
Animorphs Home Page
Home page for this popular paperback series
Anne Frank On-Line
The story of Anne Frank,with information about the Holocaust.
Antarctic:
A Virtual Visit
A virtual expedition to Antarctic.
Antarctica:
Australia's Antarctic Stations
Live Webcams from the Australian Antarctic Division's four permanent research
stations; Mawson, Davis and Casey on the Antarctic mainland, and Macquarie
Island in the subantarctic. All four stations are occupied year-round by scientists
and support staff. You can find out about the scientific research programs
being conducted at the stations on the station home pages, as well as some
historical information on the establishment of the stations, and what it's
like to live on an Antarctic research base.
Antarctica:
Discovery Online
Information on the ice around Antarctica, as well as the chronicle of a 1998
Antarctic expedition.
Antarctica:
Information Sheets
Produced by the New Zealand Antarctica Institute. Site contains information
on animals, environment, history, management, science, and even tourism.
Antarctica:
Live from Antarctica
Student home page. An electronic field trip via interactive television and
on-line networks.
Antarctica New
Zealand
The New Zealand Antarctic Institute
Antarctica
- NOVA
Warnings from the Ice. Over the last half-century, the coastal ice on the Antarctic
Peninsula has been gradually disappearing. Scientists are beginning to wonder
if we are on the verge of a great flood that may consume the world's coastlines.
In the program, a group of scientists heads south to Antarctica in the race
to answer questions and heed the warnings from the ice.
Antarctica:
Scientific Visualization Studio
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.Antarctica:
Secrets of the Ice
Follows scientists on an expedition to AntarcticaAntarctica:
The World Fact BookAntarctica
Weather Station
This weather information is obtained from a Bureau of Meteorology automatic
weather station at Casey in Antarctica and is updated roughly every 10 minutes.
Casey local time is 8 hours ahead of UTC and is currently 3 hours behind Tasmanian
Summer Time. Any Day in History
Find out what happened on any day in history (like your birthday!)Aquarium
Teacher Online
This site is sponsored by the Texas State Aquarium and Citgo. The site is divided
into three sections. The "Kid's Page" is packed with games, activities and
family fun. There is lots of helpful information in the "Educators Resources" link.
When you visit the "Citgo Education" link you'll find information on protecting
marine life. Check out the site to see what you can "sea." Armadillo's
K-12 WWW ResourcesArt
Access
The Art Institute of Chicago is a cultural landmark located along the Windy
City's well-heeled Michigan Avenue. The Art Access Web site examines objects
from the museum's permanent collection to enhance visitors' understanding of
their content, style and historical context. Ancient Indian and African-American
art, impressionism and postimpressionism plus modern art are included. You'll
find a variety of online resources for teachers, parents and students, including
lesson plans for the classroom and art projects for the home.
Artic
Animals Webquest
Many people mistakenly view the Antarctic as mainly an ice continent. Our seventh
continent is actually home to a wide variety of interesting life. Visit some
great Web sites and become a polar expert.
ARTSEDGE
National Arts and Education Information Network at John F. Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts The Arthur Page
Especially for Arthur fans.ASCD:
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum DevelopmentAsk
Dr. Math
From the Math Forum at Swarthmore College. Find math information or ask math
questions.Ask Jeeves for Kids
Using natural language processing viewers can ask "Where can I learn more
about hurricanes?" The site will come back with a limited list of preapproved
appropriate sites for children. There's even a teachers' guide with suggestions
as to how to integrate AJKids into the curriculum.Atlas
of Cyberspace
This is an atlas of maps and graphic representations of the geographies of
the new electronic territories of the Internet, the World-Wide Web and other
emerging Cyberspaces.
These maps of Cyberspaces - cybermaps - help us visualize and comprehend the
new digital landscapes beyond our computer screen, in the wires of the global
communications networks and vast online information resources. The cybermaps,
like maps of the real-world, help us navigate the new information landscapes,
as well being objects of aesthetic interest. They have been created by 'cyber-explorers'
of many different disciplines, and from all corners of the world.
Some of the maps you will see in the Atlas of Cyberspaces will appear familiar,
using the cartographic conventions of real-world maps, however, many of the
maps are much more abstract representations of electronic spaces, using new
metrics and grids. The atlas comprises separate pages, covering different types
of cybermaps. Atlas
- The National Atlas of the United States of America
The new National Atlas includes products and services designed to stimulate
children and adults to visualize and understand complex relationships between
environments, places, and people. It contributes to our knowledge of the environmental,
resource, demographic, economic, social, political, and historical dimensions
of American life.Avi's Home Page
Avi answers questions and discusses his books.
Awesome
Library
Awesome Library organizes the Web with 17,000 carefully reviewed resources,
including the top 5 percent in education
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